Fire alarm at Reading High School triggers evacuation, Reading MA


A fire alarm was activated at Reading High School. The building was evacuated. Fire units responded and investigated, but no fire was visible from outside.
Audio|Source: Reading Police & Fire Dispatch
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Transcript:
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Reading Police and Fire units.
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Box 3-423[1], near Oakland Ave, box received for the high school.
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Six-five has it.
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Receive. Salam, I mean by sailing if I'm closer.
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I'm around the corner.
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Thank you, though.
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111-216. I'm already here if you want it to stand down.
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Received. Let me know if you need me for anything.
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Received. Received. Downtown company is on to the high school.
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These downtown companies are on for the high school.
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The downtown company is on for the high school.
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Range 3. 3 is on.
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Engine 3 is on.
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Q, near Oakland Road, repeat for the height.
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All companies respond.
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A break.
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Coffrey's on scene at the high school, three-story commercial high school building.
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Nothing short from the exterior alarms are active in the main building.
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Buildings are evacuated to be investigating.
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Cathering in command. This is classified on team.
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High school, nothing showing.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
Box 3-423: Fire alarm box activation
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Location mentioned:
Near Oakland Rd, Reading, MA 01867
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